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Prison island & stone town tour

By Zanora Travel & Expeditions
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$407 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Walk through the historic streets of Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Visit famous landmarks like House of Wonders & former slave market site
  • Experience local culture, markets, and traditional Zanzibar architecture
  • Boat ride across the turquoise waters to Prison Island
  • Meet and feed giant tortoises over 100 years old

Activity location

    • Comoros
    • Moroni, Ngazidja, Comoros

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Comoros
    • Moroni, Ngazidja, Comoros

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Prison island & stone town tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • German
Language options: German
Price details
AU$407.29 x 2 AdultsAU$814.58
Total
Price is AU$814.58
Until Wed, 22 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to local spice farms
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of spice plantations
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to touch, smell, and taste fresh spices
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a traditional village
  • Inclusions
    Observation of traditional cooking methods
  • Inclusions
    Scenic views of tropical scenery and countryside landscapes
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the meeting point

What you can expect

  • Discover the rich history and culture of Zanzibar on this full-day guided tour combining Stone Town and Prison Island. Start your journey in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will walk through narrow streets, explore historic buildings, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and former slave market site.
    After exploring Stone Town, take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Here you will meet the famous giant tortoises, some over 100 years old, and learn about the island’s history as a former quarantine station. You will also enjoy beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, relax on the beach, and have time for optional snorkelling in the clear waters.
    This tour combines history, culture, wildlife, and relaxation, making it one of the most popular experiences in Zanzibar.

Location

Activity location

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    • Comoros
    • Moroni, Ngazidja, Comoros

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Comoros
    • Moroni, Ngazidja, Comoros